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February 17, 2026

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Middle Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibit Returns

Celebrate the artistic talents of Middle Tennessee students at the 18th annual Middle Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition, returning to the Parthenon (2500 West End Ave., Nashville) from January 23 to February 28.

Selected student works in Ceramics, Computer Graphics, Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Video will be on display. An opening reception and awards ceremony honoring the selected artists will take place on January 22 at the Parthenon from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with winners in each category announced throughout the evening, beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is free, and guests should RSVP via Eventbrite.

Middle Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition | Centennial Park  Conservancy

Middle Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition

The 187 winners were selected from more than 830 works submitted by students in grades 6-12 from Middle Tennessee public and private schools and home-schooled students. A panel of judges from Watkins School of Art at Belmont University evaluated the submissions in a blind process, selecting First, Second, and Third Place winners and Honorable Mentions for every grade level in each artistic category.

This year the Watkins School of Art at Belmont University is offering scholarships to the sophomores, juniors and seniors who win the “best of” award in each category, as well as to the “Best of High School” winner.

“Each year, we are in awe of the quality of work submitted by Middle Tennessee students,” said Benjy Davies, Associate Dean of the Watkins School of Art at Belmont University. “We are so proud of and impressed by the immense talent across disciplines showcased by these students. The judging process is no small feat, and we are honored to be part of recognizing these incredible young people year after year.”

For more information on the exhibit, visit nashvilleparthenon.com/events/mtrsae-exhibition.

 

 

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Michael Aldrich

Michael Aldrich is Nashville Parent's Managing Editor and a Middle Tennessee arts writer. He and his wife, Alison, are the proud parents of 6-year-old Ezra and 2-year-old Norah.